La Veracruz Church

About

Sheltered behind the Church of San Francisco, is a temple that looks like part of a village. The Church of La Veracruz, whose first construction dates back to the XVI century according to the plaque on its north façade, is one of the oldest in the country and treasures an unparalleled historical interest.
Behind its walls lies the legacy of about 80 heroes of the independence, shot between June and November 1816, turning it into a National Pantheon in the early twentieth century. Until 1631, it maintained its original physiognomy, until the Brotherhood of the Holy Cross erected a larger temple, which is known today. 

The new church was born with the purpose of assisting those condemned to death and giving them a Christian burial. For a time, it even housed the remains of Jiménez de Quesada himself. Inside, three Christs of incalculable historical value guard the legacy of faith and sacrifice that forged the Colombian nation.

A haven of peace and devotion in the heart of Bogota, the Church of La Veracruz is a living monument that invites you to immerse yourself in history and pay homage to those who gave their lives for freedom.